31st Jan, 2024 10:30 GMT/BST

Scientific & Musical Instruments, Cameras & Tools

 
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Cello

29 7/8" two piece back, ebony fingerboard and fittings, no label, width at upper bout 13 3/4", middle 9 3/4", lower 17 1/2", depth of ribs 4 1/4"; in wooden case with bow

Sold for £17,000
Estimated at £800 - £1,200


 

Evidence of neck/head graft, some repaired cracks in bass bar area, repaired crack from bottom of right f hole down to purfling and from top of right f hole up to purfling.  Repaired crack on back treble side from lower purfling up approx 120mm.  Small repair near bottom on back and by centre joint at bottom.  Some small repaired cracks to ribs on bass side. Large repaired crack on treble side lower bout rib.  End pin apears to have been bushed as do pegs

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Auction: Scientific & Musical Instruments, Cameras & Tools, 31st Jan, 2024

The sale will offer a good range of brass, string, woodwind and electronic musical instruments, led by a 1963 Pre-CBS Fender Stratocaster, and two fine Selmer Mark VI Saxophones in outstanding condition.

Also of note are Leica cameras, a Curta Type I calculator, and a host of unusual items such as a collection of glass eyes.

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